Preloading brace for gas turbine engine transportation
US7857578B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C41/04
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly for preventing damage to bearings of a gas turbine engine during transportation is provided. The assembly comprises a turbofan gas turbine engine having an engine casing and at least one turbine shaft supported by a plurality of bearings, and, a brace secured relative to the engine casing and biasing the shaft along an axial direction of the shaft.
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